Looking for money

The student surveys are trickling back in, and the results are quite interesting. Despite having been told by the administration that the students won't take loans out, the surveys indicate some interest. (no pun intended.)

Next week I am meeting with a representative from USAID who have a risk sharing model that they have implemented with some success in Panama. I hope to have a good sample of student surveys to guide our discussion.

Nearly all the respondants so far have jobs, but little or no credit history. Today I intend to find out which local lenders would buy this risk. Sounds simple, doesn't it? I have a funny feeling it will be anything but....